US Bridges

Telephone RD over Newton Creek Trib

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of SH 342 · Structure no. 180570M01075001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,741
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Telephone RD over Newton Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Telephone RD over Newton Creek Trib in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,741 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTelephone RD
CrossesNewton Creek Trib
Location0.1 MI W of SH 342
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.62635, -96.77382
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,741 (2019)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Telephone RD over Newton Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Telephone RD over Newton Creek Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Telephone RD over Newton Creek Trib carry?

About 5,741 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Telephone RD over Newton Creek Trib?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Telephone RD over Newton Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.